Mark E. Jarding

Mark E. Jarding serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4600 55 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and technical support services essential to Air Force operational readiness. His portfolio focuses on facility sustainment, utility systems modernization, and secure cyber-enabled environments, ensuring that physical and technical infrastructure across installations meet stringent DoD standards. Jarding routinely executes competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, utilizing performance-based contracting methods to secure high-integrity services ranging from electrical and HVAC systems to site preparation and landscaping. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to maintain resilient, mission-essential infrastructure under evolving security and climate-related demands. Jarding maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING & LOGISTICS LLC, PRIMECORPS LLC, TECHNOLOGISTY LLC, AMORSERV LLC, and ELKHORN WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in military-grade facility maintenance, secure communications support, and mission-critical construction. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical compliance, and performance accountability, often leveraging task order contracts to ensure responsive, scalable service delivery across multiple installations. A dedicated advocate for small business participation, Jarding consistently structures solicitations to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with 50% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses and an additional 50% designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). This dual set-aside strategy reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth while accessing niche capabilities often held by specialized small firms. His contracting patterns align closely with SDVOSB and small business certification programs under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical systems), 238220 (HVAC and plumbing), 238910 (site preparation), and 561730 (landscaping services), reflecting a holistic approach to installation resilience. Jarding procures integrated infrastructure solutions that combine mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with DoD facility standards, energy efficiency mandates, and installation-level sustainment requirements.